Question

Work out the fraction that is halfway between 1/3

and
1 1/2
Write your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

17/12 or 1 5/12

Explanation:

Fraction halfway between refers to the mean of the two fractions.

1/3 + 5/2 / 2

2/6 + 15/6 / 2

17/6 / 2

= 17/12 or 1 5/12

Answer 2

The fraction that is halfway between 1/4 and 1/2

= (1/4 + 1/2 )/2

= 3/4 ÷ 2

= 3/(4×2)

= 3/8 (final answer)